Rowing Director & Teacher

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, and excellence - our COVE values.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our teaching staff and take on the additional responsibility of Rowing Director.

We welcome applications from teachers across a range of secondary subject areas. Please state your teaching subjects and strengths in your application.

Alongside their teaching role, the successful applicant will lead our large and highly successful rowing programme. Over the past six years, Cashmere rowing has grown significantly in both participation and performance, establishing a strong culture and an impressive record of achievement.

We are looking for someone excited by the opportunity to build on this legacy and continue taking the programme forward. The successful applicant will bring energy, organisation, strong relationship skills and a genuine desire to develop young people and further strengthen rowing at Cashmere High School.

Previous rowing coaching or leadership experience would be an advantage, although we are equally interested in applicants with the capability, ambition and potential to grow into the role.

Additional remuneration and release time will accompany the Rowing Director responsibility, with details negotiable depending on the successful applicant’s experience.

This is a full-time, permanent position beginning on 28 January 2027.

About you:

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Apply Now: Applications including CV and cover letter addressed to the Principal John Stradwick, can be made using the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Email applications will not be accepted so please apply online on our website.

Applications Close: Thursday 27th August 2026 at 3pm.

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